Here are some tips and websites that you may need if you are asked to lead a conversation class for ESL students. In order to be effective, you need to facilitate the conversation and here are some example topics for discussion.
I have printed several of these questions on cardstock and keep them handy. I have used them to start a class to get the class motivated (especially after a weekend) or I even take up a portion of a class in order to practice conversational fluency.
Here are some discussion questions that could get your class going. I have used these questions for my CLB 4-5 class. It is good for expanding their vocabulary and once again in order to practice conversational fluency.
Conversation Class
Here are some tips and websites that you may need if you are asked to lead a conversation class for ESL students. In order to be effective, you need to facilitate the conversation and here are some example topics for discussion.
Conversation questions
This game uses a regular playing deck of cards (easily found at a dollar stores) and a list of questions depending on the card drawn.
Talking CardsI have printed several of these questions on cardstock and keep them handy. I have used them to start a class to get the class motivated (especially after a weekend) or I even take up a portion of a class in order to practice conversational fluency.
Conversation questions for the ESL classroomHere are some discussion questions that could get your class going. I have used these questions for my CLB 4-5 class. It is good for expanding their vocabulary and once again in order to practice conversational fluency.
Discussion Questions